Ignaz Semmelweis Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Semmelweis and his theory face opposition? (3)
A
1) It was new.
2) The doctor’s didn’t like to change their ways.
3) Semmelweis had no way to prove it.
2
Q
What was Semmelweis’ theory?
A
He said that doctors should wash their hands before perform an operation to decrease the death rate.
